Who’s the best candidate for the role of first lady?

To nobody’s surprise, rumors are rampant that a movie about Barack Obama is in the works. Will Smith has expressed interest in playing the president. But I’m much more interested in who the leading lady will be.

According to Liz Smith, two leading ladies have volunteered to be first lady Michelle Obama. Angela Bassett spoke up first, but Smith thinks she may be a bit too old, at 50, for the taste of casting directors. This is too old?

At 42, Halle Berry is closer to Mrs. O’s age (45) and certainly has the box office appeal and acting chops to match Smith.

But can high profile actors such as Smith and Berry really pull off playing the best-known couple in America? I’m not sure anyone can. And since speculation gives us an excuse to look at beautiful women, let’s consider the options.